
Chewing Gum | American Dental Association - ADA
May 4, 2023 · From ADA approved chewing gums to the oral health impact of chewing gum: insights for dental professionals from the ADA.
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful? - Mayo Clinic
May 14, 2025 · Although chewing gum is designed to be chewed and not swallowed, it generally isn't harmful if swallowed. Folklore suggests that swallowed gum sits in your stomach for seven years …
Teeth grinding (bruxism) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 27, 2024 · Sleep bruxism may be a sleep-related chewing activity linked with brief disturbances during sleep. Risk factors These factors can raise your risk of bruxism: Stress. Having extra anxiety …
Smokeless tobacco products - Mayo Clinic
Aug 31, 2023 · Learn the risks of using products such as chewing tobacco, snuff and snus.
Tobacco Use and Cessation | American Dental Association - ADA
Information about smoking and tobacco cessation (including chewing and spit tobacco).
Orbit Sugarfree Gum | American Dental Association - ADA
The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Acceptance of Orbit Sugarfree Gum is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing Orbit Sugarfree Gum for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva …
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) | American Dental Association
Apr 20, 2023 · Xerostomia may be alleviated by use of saliva substitutes and other interventions (e.g., chewing sugar-free gum). Other oral health-specific recommendations (e.g., brushing teeth gently at …
Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 21, 2023 · Is constantly craving and chewing ice a sign of anemia? Possibly. The term "pica" describes craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value — such as ice, clay, soil or …
The Acceptance Program applies to over-the-counter dental products for which safety and efficacy has been established by laboratory and/or clinical evaluations where appropriate. Accordingly, the …
Science — and a Seal — You Can Trust Created for you and your family, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Seal of Acceptance is an enduring symbol of safety and effectiveness in your …